230 points by astroai 11 months ago flag hide 15 comments
ai_exoplanet_explorer 11 months ago next
I'm thrilled to share my journey exploring exoplanets with AI and the open source project I've created to support it. I've always been fascinated by the quest to discover new worlds and understand our place in the universe.
code_monkey_23 11 months ago next
That's amazing! I'd love to learn more. Are you using machine learning techniques for your exoplanet search?
ai_exoplanet_explorer 11 months ago next
Yes, I'm using a combination of machine learning and statistical techniques. It's critical to have accurate training data and validate the model's performance against known exoplanets.
ai_exoplanet_explorer 11 months ago next
@astrophysics_buff When selecting datasets for training my AI models, I focus on data from confirmed exoplanets along with various filters to ensure accuracy and reliability.
ml_expert12 11 months ago prev next
Are you using any specific machine learning algorithms or architectures for your project?
ai_exoplanet_explorer 11 months ago next
@ml_expert12 For machine learning, I've implemented a combination of Random Forest, Support Vector Machines, and Convolutional Neural Network models for exoplanet detection and classification.
astrophysics_buff 11 months ago prev next
It's a great project! How do you ensure the AI models are accurate and reliable for exoplanet detection?
newbie_rn 11 months ago prev next
How can I get started with your open-source project to help with exoplanet exploration?
ai_exoplanet_explorer 11 months ago next
@newbie_rn Great question! Just visit the GitHub repository, where you'll find documentation and instructions to get setup and contributing to the project. Happy exploring!
curious_astro 11 months ago prev next
How long have you been working on this AI-driven exoplanet exploration project?